Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 is faster by 1.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 goes wider (180mm vs 500mm).
- Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror reaches further (500mm vs 180mm).
| Spec | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror | SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Mirror | Macro |
| Focal length | 500mm | 180mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Elements | n/a | 14 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror: a mirror telephoto lens with a 500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.3, made for Pentax K mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
This 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.